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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 26, 2009 22:29:08 GMT 8
Hi Big bros out there.
May i check with you something? jus a short while.
i just my car 3days ago..... I realise my front type is always flat. Y izzit so? izzit common or the tyre got some holes liao? FYI: i go to pump 220 then i find it still flat then i pump again to 250 and its still flat.
1 day later its like the same again. looks flat to me as i compare with our car beside me.. im shock.
Mine is a stock 13" . should i go change the tyre, pump more? or its common?
please advise. im so worry. urgent..
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Post by superslinky on Oct 26, 2009 22:47:58 GMT 8
flat tyre is definitely not common. heh.
go make a check
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Post by westray on Oct 26, 2009 22:51:21 GMT 8
puncture tire could be ~
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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 26, 2009 22:55:36 GMT 8
i mean normally the side thread of the tyre dont touches the ground but now its touches.
Should i pump and see if its flat again?
how much should i pump?
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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 26, 2009 23:03:56 GMT 8
funnies is... both front is the same . y izzit so? so heng meh both got puncture??
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Post by Little GreatWhite on Oct 26, 2009 23:05:36 GMT 8
im once very lucky,got nails on 3 of my tyres :faint:
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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 26, 2009 23:09:05 GMT 8
huh! that means what? change tyre ah? sian le.. must spent $ again. ZZzz... or i change sport rims instead? but hor i dont change yet wor.
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Post by sunnymau on Oct 26, 2009 23:13:20 GMT 8
with pic will be better.. mice 14" pump 240 for all four to get better fc.. front look flatter than the back due to weight of engine.. it may not be puncture..
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Post by reggy83 on Oct 27, 2009 0:53:37 GMT 8
i mean normally the side thread of the tyre dont touches the ground but now its touches. Should i pump and see if its flat again? how much should i pump? the side touch on the ground mean not enough air, is leaking liao le....
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Post by dzulpink on Oct 27, 2009 4:48:47 GMT 8
Use tyre pressure gauge to check........... than check periodly.....say every 1hr..... If pressure maintain ........your tyre is ok...
Front tyre look like that like not enough pressure since engine load is in front...... It depend on the tyre side wall...........
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Post by *<SMURF>* Blue [Of] HonOuR*S/A on Oct 27, 2009 9:31:17 GMT 8
As wad sunnymau says it true.. it due to the engine weight... I think if you happen to look at other picantos... you will see the same thing.. normally the front is a bit flat,but actually your tyre is all right , i suppose...
and you can also use bro dzulpink ways too....
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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 27, 2009 13:40:17 GMT 8
Yo bros! Thanks for all the prompt replies.. =) Final i went to check this morning that the tyres of the front is still flat same as last night. i think its the engine infront is heavy as you guys had mention. Now i can have a peace of mind. THANKS again! im thinking of changing rims. but no sure to get 14 or 15? 15" looks nicer but im scare the FC will be bad if change to 15" as 15" will be more heavier and need more power to push . 14" i think FC will be better 15" right? as 14" will have better pickup. but for 15" is good for long distance. Izzit TRUE? Any one can tell me which is better? 14" or 15" i wan go FC and nice big rims..
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Post by cliuc on Oct 27, 2009 14:45:56 GMT 8
I don't know about 15" helping in long distance.... But from personal experience, my average fuel consumption for 15" 195/45/15 is about 10+km/ltr for Auto Pica, then now 14" 185/55/14 it's 12~13km/ltr.
Pick-up I feel it's a bit faster with 14"
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Post by endlssorrow on Oct 27, 2009 16:37:05 GMT 8
when u go to re-pump, what does the air indicator shows? 150+ ??
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Post by zelot on Oct 27, 2009 16:47:58 GMT 8
I would reckon that even with a lower ratio of 45 as per 195/45/15 versus 165/60/14 stock sport rims, the former is still longer in circumference/diameter.
Having a 15", means a 2 up from the stock rims provided, so my only problem now is i cant really measure the actual/correct mileage travelled just by looking at wat's shown in the meter.
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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 27, 2009 16:49:44 GMT 8
when u go to re-pump, what does the air indicator shows? 150+ ?? i set to 240. When i pump at go to 150 then slowly to 240 then it will auto stop with a loud peep!
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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 27, 2009 16:52:06 GMT 8
I would reckon that even with a lower ratio of 45 as per 195/45/15 versus 165/60/14 stock sport rims, the former is still bigger in circumference. Having a 15", means a 2 up from the stock rims provided, so my only problem now is i cant really measure the mileage travelled just by looking at the mileague shown in the meter. Bro.. where change rim cheaper? any shop will trade in my stock 13" ? waah! or i go jb?
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Post by sunnymau on Oct 27, 2009 17:02:20 GMT 8
I would reckon that even with a lower ratio of 45 as per 195/45/15 versus 165/60/14 stock sport rims, the former is still bigger in circumference. Having a 15", means a 2 up from the stock rims provided, so my only problem now is i cant really measure the mileage travelled just by looking at the mileague shown in the meter. Bro.. where change rim cheaper? any shop will trade in my stock 13" ? waah! or i go jb? changing rim and tyre i find singapore cheaper than jb...
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Post by zelot on Oct 27, 2009 17:14:06 GMT 8
Bro.. where change rim cheaper? any shop will trade in my stock 13" ? waah!
or i go jb?[/quote]
since yours is a new car, should still be able to have some trade-in value. but dun expect much for e amount.
nt sure abt fc for 13. i get ard 14.5 to 15 when i use e stock 14" sport rims on a manual pica with 30% city n 70% highway driving.
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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 27, 2009 17:45:33 GMT 8
So u guys will all recommand 14" ?? but 15" look nicer. so confusing le.. my ride is Auto.
Please advise which shop to survey first? any1 provide me 3 shops as i could go and see see look look? 'Thanks big bros!
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Post by Little GreatWhite on Oct 27, 2009 18:35:23 GMT 8
15" rims have more choice over the 14" and it looks nicer with lower profile tyres too.as long as u r not getting the steel rims,i dun think there will be any difference in ur total millage per tank. Personally i prefer 14" rims wrap with 185/55/R14 tyres reason it will be more durable over the 15" light weigh rims.my 14" have survive several potholes and kerb mounting lol...till now they are still going strong cheers u can go poh heng or Htyre to view the rims
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Post by VinJW on Oct 27, 2009 19:38:52 GMT 8
Hi bro, you say 185/55/R14 is more durable then any other different than durable?
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Post by Little GreatWhite on Oct 27, 2009 21:50:27 GMT 8
no la,is the cheap hard 14" rim more durable than most taiwan light weigh rims la.
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Post by Mr Edmund on Oct 28, 2009 12:31:30 GMT 8
So what should i ask for when looking for 15" rims? must i say .. " uncle no steel rims"
btw rims got alot of types ah? any rims for cheap 15" to recommand and details?
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Post by dzulpink on Oct 28, 2009 14:46:23 GMT 8
Bro no problem ,14",15" If you come for the meetup Then we can TCSS......... You can see all the different sizes.......... Maybe got chance to feel their ride.......................cheers
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